The knowledge of hiking Shoes
For outdoor walkers, a good pair of hiking shoes is very important. The purchase and maintenance of hiking shoes is a must. Choosing the right shoes for you can make your feet more comfortable on foot. Careful maintenance can extend the life of your shoes and keep your hiking shoes comfortable. I will briefly introduce you to the basics and purchasing skills of hiking shoes.
Hiking shoes are specially designed and manufactured according to the needs of outdoor sports. In outdoor sports, there are many times when you encounter creeks, mud, rugged mountain roads, weed roads, and even steep cliffs or snow-capped mountains. Therefore, the choice of hiking walking shoes is very important. Faced with low, medium and high hiking shoes on the market.
1 low-top hiking shoes
Low-cut hiking shoes, also called low-waist hiking shoes, sometimes called walking shoes, walking shoes. The back of the shoe helps the outdoor shoes below the bare feet. It is suitable for use in some daily walking and climbing. Because the low-heeled hiking shoes have a small load, it is best to walk on some relatively flat country roads or mountain roads.
Advantage
Light weight, small weight, light and flexible when walking; the foot of the walking shoes is soft and comfortable to wear; the higher shoes are cheaper.
Disadvantage
Walking shoes usually have a soft sole and weak support on both sides of the foot; lack of support and protection for the ankle, the ankle connection is easily injured; the waterproof performance is not high, and the highest position is only to the tongue.
2 the middle hiking shoes
In the middle of the hiking shoes, also called the middle waist hiking shoes, the upper is between the low and high, can barely barefoot. Suitable for long walks and mountain climbing. When hiking conditions are not very bad, the slope is not very large, and the load is not a lot, the middle hiking shoes are the first choice.
Advantage
The upper just wraps around the ankle, which reduces the impact on the ankle and protects the safety of the foot; the lower part is more wear-resistant and more rigid; the waterproof is lower.
Disadvantage
Breath ability is low, and it is impossible to provide the support and force required for the legs and feet under steep terrain and high load.
3 high-top hiking shoes
High-top hiking shoes, also known as high-waist hiking shoes, outdoor military boots also belong to this type, the upper is 12~19cm, never had a bare foot. Suitable for professional outdoor activities.
Advantage
When the weight exceeds 30% of the body weight, it can enhance the support ability of the shoes, protect the safety of the bare feet, and prevent the snake bites; the high-shoes also support the calves when the shoes are tied tightly; the waterproof performance is in the three uppers. The strongest; the sole has the best wear resistance and strong grip ability. In addition, it is better to wear warm in autumn and winter.
Disadvantage
The shoes themselves are heavier, the soles are harder and need to be worn for a long time; the breathability is much worse than the first two.
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